Habitats, Features and Life Cycles @ Healesville Sanctuary
About
Students will spark their curiosity and engage their senses as they explore the natural environment. They will discover the unique features, basic needs, diverse habitats and life cycles of amazing Australian animals. Students will develop their scientific investigation skills, hear stories about Aboriginal connections to nature and explore ways to help care for wildlife.Students will learn:
About the unique features, habitats and life cycles of Australian animals
How Australian animals grow and change
How animals need food, water and shelter to survive
How they can help to care for wildlife and the environment
About Aboriginal cultures, stories and connection to the land and wildlife.
Children aged 3 and under (including accompanying younger siblings) will not be charged.
Strictly no refunds.
Suggested Itinerary (from Zoos Victoria)
10:00am – Arrive and settle in (meet at Admissions)
10:15am–11:00am – Education workshop
11:00am–12:00pm – Explore the Sanctuary (this could include the kangaroo talk at 11:15am)
12:00pm – Spirits of the Sky presentation
12:30pm–2:00pm – Further exploration and scheduled talks, for example:
Emu talk at 1:00pm
Echidna talk at 1:15pm
Platypus talk at 2:00pm
Date
Friday 24 April 2026 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Healesville Sanctuary
Glen Eadie Ave, Healesville VIC 3777